Tuesday 9th December 2025 | STM Innovator Fair

Join us as we kick off the first day of the STM Innovation & Integrity Days with our annual Innovator Fair. Here, you meet the industry’s top innovators and trailblazers as they present their latest breakthroughs: the technologies and concepts transforming how we advance trusted research. This inspired event is a strong way to wrap up 2025, and to seed ideas for a bold new year ahead.

What to expect

• Plenary Presentation: Start off your day with a inspirational introduction to get the conversation started
• Panel discussion: Hear the latest about the role of digital identity in academic publishing
• Lightning Talks: Take in quick, impactful pitches and live demos showcasing innovations and solutions to advance trusted research from a curated list of applicants.
• Interactive Fair: Meander the floor, interact directly with innovators, and delve deeper into tools and services that pique your interest. One-on-one meeting pre-booking option is forthcoming.
• Karger Vesalius Innovation Awards: At the conclusion of the day, experience the high-standing Vesalius Innovation Award ceremony that celebrates outstanding advancements and innovations in medicine and scholarly communications from young entrepreneurs and start-ups.

Please note the change of venue! We’re at the Congress Center in London this year. 

Who should attend

• Delegates from publishing backgrounds: If you’re vested in technology and innovation, platform management, data management, research integrity, editorial processes, or any publishing function and curious about what technology can do for you, this event is tailor-made for you.
• Technology-driven organisations: Connect with fellow tech-trailblazers and ideators — see what products and platforms are emerging that might make for a potent collaboration to further your goals.